How I Did an Amazing Budget Restoration On My 1994 Dodge Ram Cummins To Make It Look Like New!

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  • @pandi9693
    @pandi9693 4 роки тому +175

    More videos with kase plz, hes doing his job really well

  • @poppyneese1811
    @poppyneese1811 4 роки тому +151

    Great old Dodge, I’m not sure if anyone else remembers how radical of a design this truck’s looks were when it hit the road . Seeing one on the road was like seeing a space ship. Beautiful old gal!!!

    • @northerntoyota7584
      @northerntoyota7584 4 роки тому +12

      I remember when they came out. They were so much bigger looking than the more square Chevy and fords

    • @Torsee
      @Torsee 4 роки тому +9

      They were comparing it to the new Kenworth class 8 semi.
      Aerodynamics.

    • @Victoria3232-j7o
      @Victoria3232-j7o 4 роки тому +7

      It was a dramatic change aftee coming of the 1972-1993 Dodge D seires truck line

    • @Glibzer
      @Glibzer 4 роки тому +2

      They rust worse than 70s chevy squarebodies

    • @elluiz464
      @elluiz464 4 роки тому +3

      I’m in love with that truck and to be honest I’m not a dodge fan all I’ve had is chevys and fords and I feel like I need to own a doge at some point but right now I’m in love with that truck it’s beautiful

  • @erickisel8668
    @erickisel8668 4 роки тому +118

    We need to see more of this truck on TFL Off Road

    • @danielfish101
      @danielfish101 4 роки тому +3

      Well its not exactly a truck you'd want to take off roading 😂😂

    • @danielfish101
      @danielfish101 4 роки тому +3

      @@WW-wf8tu not what its designed for. Its for towing lol They weigh too much and since it's a diesel it won't have as much clearance. Something u do with a jeep, Tacoma or 4runner

    • @drsnooker1776
      @drsnooker1776 2 роки тому

      @@danielfish101 Forst of all dodge rams if they aren’t duallys and have some decent tyres on em are good off-roaders. Perhaps not as good as a jeep but still capable. You don’t need a fancy jeep to do off-roading all u need is a pair of balls and a good attitude.

  • @aaronandhayleyskinner3249
    @aaronandhayleyskinner3249 4 роки тому +44

    yeah buddy! powerful cummins without the "Bro" look

  • @crbourret
    @crbourret 4 роки тому +45

    This is a truck V-belt & Sons would be proud of!

  • @wade7959
    @wade7959 4 роки тому +11

    Kase is a unique young person. He's kind of an old soul...with a young feel. This was a great video, and it gets you motivated to take on a resto project.

  • @isaiahgrube
    @isaiahgrube 4 роки тому +22

    Idk about anyone else, but this is basically my dream truck, second gen 5.9 Cummins, 5speed manual, 4wd

    • @swankscabinet1625
      @swankscabinet1625 3 роки тому +1

      I don’t know. I’d love to have this truck, but if someone converted a Eddie Bauer Bronco with a 5.9, nv4500 5 speed, 4x4 with some 35’s, I’d marry them for the truck.

  • @kj9852
    @kj9852 4 роки тому +10

    great truck, it's nice that the radio is classic and that someone else is listening to such music on cassettes, greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱 Jeep Wrangler TJ Poland

  • @rubenbraekman4515
    @rubenbraekman4515 4 роки тому +15

    I love these good old Dodges 😍 such good work horses!

  • @JR245128
    @JR245128 4 роки тому +6

    Living my passion for trucks through some kid in Colorado. Good work Kase.

  • @AkioWasRight
    @AkioWasRight 4 роки тому +73

    Growing up with a father who worked on diesels for a living, I think there's nothing better than the smell of unfiltered diesel exhaust... It's bad for your lungs and will kill polar bears, but it smells great.

    • @davidcd396
      @davidcd396 4 роки тому +9

      Def bad for the lungs, but it puts them hairs on the chests.

    • @abhinandanb
      @abhinandanb 4 роки тому

      Ugh... The exhaust smoke and smell are the only cons of a Diesel. Else nothing comes close to the not so silent aura of these torque monsters.

    • @scotty4854
      @scotty4854 4 роки тому +6

      @@abhinandanb To you. To those with testis, the smell is a drug.

    • @mangravy2000
      @mangravy2000 3 роки тому +1

      @@abhinandanb If you don't like the smell run biodiesel it smells like french fries and who doesn't like fries.

    • @abhinandanb
      @abhinandanb 3 роки тому +1

      @@mangravy2000 the smell isn't much of an issue unless stuck in traffic, in which case it doesn't matter who is burning the diesel. French fries smell great, but a truck smelling of French fries will encourage too frequent snack break. 😀

  • @khakiswag
    @khakiswag 4 роки тому +44

    Does Roman know you took his cassette tapes?

  • @jdfleetguy28
    @jdfleetguy28 4 роки тому +6

    Love the truck Kase , you really have done a great job fixing it up.
    I especially like your attention to deTails like headlights and taillights, trim etc.
    Your truck is my favorite truck on TFL.
    No doubt the best sounding trucks ever made. Love hearing that beast run.
    Keep up the great work.

  • @CliffWarren
    @CliffWarren 4 роки тому +7

    A friend of mine has one of those, a white Cummins from the same era and literally has 600K miles. His truck looks fantastic as yours does. He is a little older, and at one time was on the board at Pennzoil. You’re in good company.

  • @transsib
    @transsib 4 роки тому +12

    Great truck, bonus points for listening to Pink Floyd! You're the man!

  • @chrisdroste3296
    @chrisdroste3296 4 роки тому +24

    the Truly impressive thing about this truck is the lack of rust on the underbody and how sanitary the interior is! I'd argue how insanely hard it is to not have at least the driver's seat edge worn through and the dash not rattling like crazy.
    That underbody...jesus... was this truck in climate-controlled storage for 25 of it's 26 years?!?

  • @MrBillsfishin
    @MrBillsfishin 4 роки тому +5

    Great job! It looks fantastic! That 12v is one of the best engines Cummins ever made and from what I have heard and read they love to be built.
    Please, please dyno it now before and after mods and maybe take it on a few trips on a couple of your local trails before and after to do comparisons of the changes and to give us more content of the truck. Please!!!!!!!

  • @slant6guy
    @slant6guy 4 роки тому +1

    *Look! A truck that was made when this guy was an infant / toddler or didn't even exist yet!*
    These truck were The BOMB that beat up Phord & Shivvy when they came out in late 1993 as the 1994 model replacing the boxy, rakish old-man D/W series trucks from 1972...I know as I wanted _The NEW 2nd Generation RAM_ when I was about to ship off to the military when I was 21 y.o. + BTW~nice 12v Cummins RAM there, Kase!

  • @terrencejones9817
    @terrencejones9817 4 роки тому +4

    Hey TFL this is a great video. Love to see more builds like this.
    The first parts store I worked in, all of us on the counter had project cars and trucks. We spent all of our money on them. I had an 93 F150. There was 3 Cummins trucks that owners worked at the store too. We all helped each other build our projects.
    This kid has his head on straight and he works on his own stuff, knows his parts too! He's also good on camera. Keep this guy around.

    • @jdfleetguy28
      @jdfleetguy28 4 роки тому

      I second that, it’s so nice having a guy like Kase on the channel , who knows something about how a vehicle works.
      Andre is good too, Kase is rapidly becoming my Favorite TFL reporter.

  • @blautens
    @blautens 4 роки тому +2

    Wow. You're 100% on-point with the way you've brought this truck back - particularly the stealth Bluetooth in the stereo. I love simple controls in vehicles, and the very OEM and period correct appearance here is perfect. Kudos, sir, great job.

  • @RightYouAreKen01
    @RightYouAreKen01 4 роки тому +9

    Love what you did man. Bravo for keeping the chrome and making it look period correct (but better).

  • @abqcrutch
    @abqcrutch 4 роки тому +4

    Great video, Kase! I'm gonna love watching you build this. The interior took me back. I owned a '96 Dodge Ram 1500 SWB 4x4 in white.

  • @1leggeddog
    @1leggeddog 4 роки тому +5

    THIS is the kind of videos i love!
    I wanna see way more stuff like this pleeeease!!!

  • @chevdude18
    @chevdude18 4 роки тому

    Kases truck looks great, I am a huge fan of the "Classics" myself. I have a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 that I plan on doing a budget restoration on myself, the truck has been in the family since 1997 so she has a special place in my heart. Keep up the good work!

  • @ndafarachaitezvi1139
    @ndafarachaitezvi1139 4 роки тому +4

    It's awesome, can't wait to see future modifications

  • @APDLuu
    @APDLuu 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect level of "restoration" for this everyday driver, nice job

  • @frankfleischacker9632
    @frankfleischacker9632 4 роки тому

    Man!!! You really know what a real truck is all about. Real men own and drive trucks with a manual transmission and not automatic. I like that you said : you only need AC , heater and a good working radio in your truck. You do not need all the fancy crap that car companies push on people. I own older trucks with a manual transmission. I hope to see more videos of your cool truck, keep up the good work!

  • @oxidizedolive
    @oxidizedolive 4 роки тому

    I love seeing second-gen dodge trucks in good condition like this. You see so many Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and Dodge Dakota (“baby ram”) trucks that are beat like red-headed step children. I’ve got an second gen Dakota with 211k miles on it, and it’s in pretty much the same shape as this here 2500, and it started my love for 90s and 2000s dodge trucks. ❤️

  • @RobbieHerrera
    @RobbieHerrera 4 роки тому +5

    Nice job, Kace. That’s a beautiful truck updated just right to where you can drive it daily and not panic over things like scratching an expensive paint job.

  • @alexthorpe1606
    @alexthorpe1606 4 роки тому +3

    Man beautiful job, total dream truck. Single cab, cummins with a manual and 4x4. Hoping to find one of those one day!!

  • @salgonzalez908
    @salgonzalez908 4 роки тому +1

    Super happy to see someone building on what they love. Rock on

  • @davidhillbrand2302
    @davidhillbrand2302 4 роки тому +3

    Great series to watch the changes and plans! Had a '95 and loved it; road so much better than my '92!

  • @NWI_Steel
    @NWI_Steel 4 роки тому +6

    Love the 2nd gen Dodges!

  • @tytaylor8762
    @tytaylor8762 4 роки тому

    You did a great job bud, I've been restoring my 1981 Chevy Silverado long bed going on almost 4 years. I've done all the work myself. Getting closer to finishing it and I'm so ready to get behind the wheel again

  • @bryan1480
    @bryan1480 4 роки тому +15

    The mechanical and body work is outdone only by the classic rock cassette tape collection!

  • @char_herm
    @char_herm 2 роки тому

    Kase was such a good addition to the team! Love the old second gen videos!

  • @lanceripplinger8352
    @lanceripplinger8352 4 роки тому +3

    What a cool project truck, Kase! Great job!

  • @kennethhuff7158
    @kennethhuff7158 2 роки тому +1

    Could paint the old gray bumper to match, nice truck.

  • @issaneto8346
    @issaneto8346 4 роки тому +1

    I'm in love with this truck, congratulations on the restoration

  • @justinfincher2385
    @justinfincher2385 4 роки тому

    I’m restoring my work truck little by little as well. It’s a 99 ram 1500 with the 360 V-8 and 294,000 miles, about 50k on the transmission. I’ve already went back to the original front bumper, headlights and grille, as well as painted and installed a new tailgate, quieter exhaust, and so much other stuff. I had always wanted one of these trucks but never found one quite good enough to fix up. Most were already too far gone.

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Kase, good review. Nice restoration and not modification. Who remembers when Dodge began putting Cummins diesel in their pickups? Fords and Chevys had their own. Every review said the Cummins diesel (good for 500k miles) would outlive the body by 300k.

  • @jameshall4385
    @jameshall4385 4 роки тому +4

    the truck is looking great. that is an ambitious project to put that old body on the dodge frame. i think you can definitely handle it. good luck

  • @JKSDAD
    @JKSDAD 4 роки тому

    Clean. I have a 2001. Installed the BD track bar many years ago, my bracket fits the same. No issues. Upgrade the steering to the later model "T" style from 03-08.

  • @CJ-kp2lk
    @CJ-kp2lk 4 роки тому +3

    Nice restoration! Would love to hear more about how that OEM looking radio head unit had Bluetooth added in like that.

  • @Icutmetal
    @Icutmetal 4 роки тому

    Great video! I had a super clean 1997 F350 std. cab 5spd with

  • @johnbertram
    @johnbertram 4 роки тому +6

    Oh man I love this truck! We don't have cool stuff like that here in the UK 😒

    • @danielfish101
      @danielfish101 4 роки тому +1

      Move here then, wayy cheaper too

    • @johnbertram
      @johnbertram 4 роки тому

      @@danielfish101 I wish it were that easy!!

    • @danielfish101
      @danielfish101 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnbertram right 😂 covid doesn't help either

  • @JO-fk1bg
    @JO-fk1bg 4 роки тому +1

    I made little slide show and idle video of my 94 dodge 6bt12vcummins. Awesome work, nice to see another 94 6 in a row and ready to tow... I think carli and synergy make some of the best suspension/steering geometry components for our trucks. I dont use mine as my daily, its more my tow rig when i need it. Its funny how i just got done restoring my 94 body/frame like 4 weeks ago with new suspension, brakes system, steering linkage, bumpers, grill, and all the lights. My interior needs attention. I know a guy who has a 55 stepside body i been wanting to swap on my 94 frame some day down the road.

  • @stevenrogers2457
    @stevenrogers2457 4 роки тому +1

    I miss my Gen 1 Ram 150, wish I never sold it. Your Gen 2 is looking great, keep us updated on your progress with this.

  • @blewz4u
    @blewz4u 4 роки тому +2

    Nice job, Kase. I'm looking forward to more updates.

  • @jamesmcintire3800
    @jamesmcintire3800 3 роки тому

    Leave the stock body on it Kasey. This truck was a milestone and a trendsetter for the full size truck market for years to come. In fact this generation Dodge Ram set design trends that we’re still seeing today in 2021! The fact that yours is almost a time capsule makes it that much better as so many of these were bought to be work trucks and beat to death. And a wise Auto Mechanic teacher in high school once told me “ don’t mess with your daily driver”. Leave your daily driver as original as possible so that it’s as reliable as possible. And when you do need parts they don’t have to be custom made.

  • @HoosierDaddy_
    @HoosierDaddy_ 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent job on your truck! I'd like to see more of this kind of stuff.

  • @jyharris
    @jyharris 4 роки тому +3

    Nice job, especially on a budget. Looks like new.

  • @AustenARW
    @AustenARW 4 роки тому +2

    Nice truck man, good job on those updates!! Great series!

  • @jermoang1837
    @jermoang1837 Рік тому

    Need an update on this Case. Your truck has been my favorite one to follow on this channel to date

  • @jacksonsmith1890
    @jacksonsmith1890 4 роки тому +1

    Best truck on this channel

  • @chrisgill7824
    @chrisgill7824 4 роки тому +11

    It looks good, but the paint should be wet sanded, and buffed out to help get rid of the Orange peel. It would look great.

    • @johnhaines6546
      @johnhaines6546 4 роки тому +1

      Then you would really notice the imperfections in the body and as was said,it would add extensive time to the job.

  • @TheWaterman1000
    @TheWaterman1000 4 роки тому +1

    What about spraying on bed liner. I have some bad rust and will blast it off and spray. Beside I like to go 4x4 and hate to put a good paint on and a small weed or runs down the side.

  • @Theultrazombiekiller
    @Theultrazombiekiller Рік тому

    I daily drive a 99 Ram 2500 with the V10 Magnum. It is in great shape, runs well, fast and loud, beast off road, and drinks more gas than any vehicle I have every seen haha.

  • @tomh507
    @tomh507 4 роки тому

    The stock Tonka-truck look just oozes class and is way more handsome than your typical bro truck with wide wheels and tasteless aftermarket. Awesome job!!

  • @Its_Me0000
    @Its_Me0000 4 роки тому

    Nice work Case. Thank you for sharing.

  • @JasonWaterfalls13
    @JasonWaterfalls13 4 роки тому

    Awesome work, the truck turned out great!! The urge to go crazy with the horsepower is strong once you add a little, but I personally recommend stay around 500-600hp (which it sounds like you are) on a street driven 12-valve. A clean quick spooling snappy 500-600hp is WAY more fun on the street than a smoky laggy 1000hp pig.
    Also, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for not diesel broing this thing out with awful 24x14 wheels, rubber band tires, and a 4th gen bumper swap. Seriously, thank you. If you want to take your suspension to the next level look into a Carli suspension system- they are amazing.

    • @kasevr
      @kasevr 4 роки тому

      600hp is the plan once I can afford compound turbos (and Carli eventually too). Street drivability is a must, and thanks I also hate trucks that have no sidewall and no functionality

  • @djd5856
    @djd5856 3 роки тому

    I have a near showroom condition 94' 2500 4X4 in my shop I am in the middle of an engine swap. The truck was my aunts and is near perfect Laramie. Dropping in a 12 V into a V10 truck. Nice truck you have there. I like you are mindful of old school tech. Hope to see more videos of future progress on your truck.

  • @anthonyarrington3740
    @anthonyarrington3740 4 роки тому +2

    Great truck I rode in a quad cab version that was a 1500 dodge ram

  • @kevinjames5911
    @kevinjames5911 3 роки тому

    I'm out here in Colorado as well. Great classic build! I have a 98 gasser

  • @greggb681
    @greggb681 4 роки тому

    Kase makes TFL even better!

  • @rockerrockstar
    @rockerrockstar 3 роки тому

    Turned out really nice. Great job.

  • @thomasbartholomew4993
    @thomasbartholomew4993 4 роки тому +2

    What size wheel and tire is that?

  • @Mr.Safety.
    @Mr.Safety. 4 роки тому

    This is beautiful, you guys are putting out some seriously interesting content, between the f150 and this clean cummins, I'm staying subbed

  • @misfit0865
    @misfit0865 4 роки тому

    My dream truck! Great job on fixing it up!

  • @badgerpa9
    @badgerpa9 4 роки тому +1

    Fun video, excellent job Kase but you could have shared that video of the work getting done also. Nice easy to hear good camera work no loud music, just a nice video. I hope you get your truck dreams sooner than later and we get to watch you do the work, would be fun to watch! Stay safe and have fun with the big girl she looks great.

  • @Timberland-Farms
    @Timberland-Farms 4 роки тому +2

    What size tires are those and what wheels?

  • @lavrinnd1858
    @lavrinnd1858 4 роки тому +1

    This is along the lines of what I want to do with my 03 ram 1500 offroad as far as making it like new, though a new engine and a 6 speed swap (because I hate its and automatic and it has 210k) are a big part of the list

  • @DirkvR60
    @DirkvR60 4 роки тому

    Great video Kase, can’t wait to see the power wagon body on that chassis.

  • @gregnavarra7062
    @gregnavarra7062 4 роки тому +1

    Bad ass Truck young man ! Great job

  • @blueduck9409
    @blueduck9409 3 роки тому

    Thats a really nice truck. Im glad to see some interest in factory like restore. Custom has been so over done, it just makes me sick. Im working on a very similar truck. Mine is a 2001 3/4 ton dodge. 4x4. Making slow but steady progress.

  • @morganmiskell1803
    @morganmiskell1803 4 роки тому

    i got a 95 ram 2500 nv4500 single cab long bed brilliant blue in color i bought it in march with 45xxx truck has about 46900 mils now 12 valve 4x4 3.55 gear ratio. gardge kept its entire life. truck is in mint condition.

  • @amitmitra6487
    @amitmitra6487 5 місяців тому

    The best pickup generation Dodge/Ram ever made

  • @casperhoss2952
    @casperhoss2952 4 роки тому

    Awesome video! Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @matt72991
    @matt72991 4 роки тому +1

    truck looks great!! should change the steering linkage for the "T" style as opposed to the "Y" style that you currently have.

  • @tman7449
    @tman7449 4 роки тому

    WOW! Great job! That looks fantastic!

  • @AMM0beatz
    @AMM0beatz 2 роки тому

    The dashboard looks so much better on a 94, and love the cassette player

  • @ghettoapple6380
    @ghettoapple6380 4 роки тому

    Wet sand with 1200 or higher grit sandpaper and polish with a dual action polisher and it will remove the orange peel and make the paint really shine

  • @weekendmtb829
    @weekendmtb829 4 роки тому +1

    Where did you guys find that radio? Mine recently broke and have been looking for a replacement.

  • @hiTCAM00
    @hiTCAM00 4 роки тому +1

    In three years when I’m 16
    First vehicle for me will definitely be a 2nd Gen Dodge Ram 1500
    My dad had one
    I loved it

  • @alaindeul1333
    @alaindeul1333 4 роки тому +2

    Man it looks so good now

  • @Nikephorus
    @Nikephorus 4 роки тому

    Wow you did a great job fixing up this truck. It looks really good!

  • @bradschertz6736
    @bradschertz6736 4 роки тому

    Very nice truck! Good job and thanks for sharing!

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee 4 роки тому +1

    Give someone with a camera a tailgate ride. Record that beautiful turbo spooling up and down on a slow country road.
    We had one in our family and it was so distinctly recognized.

  • @wcjeep
    @wcjeep 4 роки тому

    GSK Governor Spring Kit. Right now your power tops out at 2400rpm. 3K GSK allows it to pull all the way to 3000rpms. Also, cup holder From Genos Garage. I call the factory cup holders a soda launcher.

  • @Ozzypup1
    @Ozzypup1 4 роки тому

    Very nice. Always liked these trucks.

  • @Mrdrivereight
    @Mrdrivereight 4 роки тому

    I said it before but this has to be the coolest truck in the tfl crew. Id rather watch videos on this ram then a broke down brand new land rover.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 4 роки тому +3

    Well done Kase,...with help from Connor ( did I get his name correct?) That's a nice job.

  • @TheWaterman1000
    @TheWaterman1000 4 роки тому

    Oh.. I upgraded to rear break cylinder to one ton 3500. Did a video on the swap. No stops way better. Especially when you tow.

  • @cmadk3423
    @cmadk3423 4 роки тому

    Great job. Nice you didn't black out all the chrome. My 18 6.7 is the same white and chrome.

  • @jeffwaldorf2334
    @jeffwaldorf2334 4 роки тому

    Awesome truck, great job Kase 👍

  • @kunu98
    @kunu98 4 роки тому +10

    Get some tints on it, and it’ll be perfect. In the north east, that thing would be worth like 15k all day

    • @LukeEdward
      @LukeEdward 4 роки тому +1

      Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe tinting your front A-pillar windows is illegal in Colorado.

    • @gingerstudios5221
      @gingerstudios5221 4 роки тому +3

      @@LukeEdward tint is illegal everywhere but I don’t think cops really care to pull you over for it

    • @levigregory4495
      @levigregory4495 4 роки тому

      But if it was in the northeast it would be a rusty shtbox

    • @danielfish101
      @danielfish101 4 роки тому +2

      @@gingerstudios5221 especially in Idaho, nobody cares lol

    • @kunu98
      @kunu98 4 роки тому

      @@gingerstudios5221 sides and back are usually fine up to a certain percentage

  • @DJ_Underwood
    @DJ_Underwood 4 роки тому

    Oh please video the full body change and other upgrades, I think its going to be very cool and unique. Its a really nice truck for sure! Great job on it getting it to this point. Since I have a white '19 Ram also on 35's we should do a new vs old.

  • @alexzipp585
    @alexzipp585 4 роки тому +1

    When you do the tappet cover gasket. Do not mess around and get a billet one

  • @jakubstrumillo
    @jakubstrumillo 4 роки тому +2

    But did you correct diff camber as well? Or did'nt bother about sterring quality and additional wear on main bearings in transferbox and diff housing?

    • @Jhubes5.9
      @Jhubes5.9 4 роки тому

      Are you talking about the driveshaft alignment?

    • @jakubstrumillo
      @jakubstrumillo 4 роки тому

      @@Jhubes5.9 yep ENG are my third language :/

  • @ellisgeeslin5975
    @ellisgeeslin5975 2 роки тому

    When you said the truck had 240,000 miles it nearly blew my socks off. With as clean as that sucker looks, I wouldn't have guessed much more over 100,000 if even.